Tooth-Colored Fillings – Rock Hill, SC

Treating Cavities Without Drawing Attention to Them

Before tooth-colored composite resin was used for filling cavities, the only
other material used was amalgam, or a combination of a variety of metals.
Not only did this draw attention to your decayed teeth, but these fillings
also caused oral issues down the road. At
Coombs & Ross Family Dentistry, we take pride in restoring our patients’ smiles by treating their
cavities with tooth-colored fillings. We’re able to repair the
strength, size, and structure of decayed teeth with a safer and more durable
treatment for our patients. We also don’t want our patients to feel
embarrassed about smiling, which is why we use a natural-looking, virtually
unnoticeable, custom-selected shade of composite resin instead of metal that
sticks out like a sore thumb.

Why Choose Coombs & Ross Family Dentistry For Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Emergency Dental Care Available

State-of-the-Art Dentistry

Friendly & Welcoming Atmosphere

What are Tooth-Colored Fillings?

Up until the late 1900s, amalgam fillings were used to fill cavities and
prevent dental decay from causing even more damage. These were made from a
metal compound that contained mercury, silver, tin, and copper, making them
dark, shiny, and highly noticeable. With the latest dental advancements,
professionals are moving towards a safer and more discreet treatment that
uses composite resin. This is a biocompatible material that’s made of
fine particles of plastic and glass. Because it’s able to chemically
bond with your natural tooth’s structure, it offers countless benefits
that amalgam fillings don’t.

What are the Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings?

The most obvious benefit of tooth-colored fillings in Rock Hill is that it
blends in with your natural teeth, making it practically impossible to
notice when you smile or laugh. Besides offering attractive results, these
fillings also:

Preserve more of your natural tooth structure by being
biocompatible. Amalgam fillings can’t chemically bond with your
existing tooth, which means that more of it needs to be removed in order
to hold the filling in place. With tooth-colored fillings, little to no
preparation of your natural tooth is required.

Cause less sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures because they aren’t as likely to leak. With a strong bond,
composite resin is more effective at blocking off the nerves inside of
your decayed tooth, preventing it from becoming aggravated by hot and cold
foods.

Better protects against further damage because it offers
a stronger bond. The inner portion of your tooth that houses the pulp will
be sealed off from harmful oral bacteria, preventing infections from
developing.

How are Cavity Fillings Placed?

When you visit your dentist in Rock Hill for your routine checkup and
cleaning, you may learn that you have a cavity and need it filled. We do our
best to make the process as quick and pain-free as possible, so you
don’t have to sit in the treatment chair for too long. We’ll
numb the area around your damaged tooth and remove any loose debris in your
tooth. After cleaning and sanitizing the area, we’ll use a special
chart that helps us determine the shade of composite resin that best matches
the color of your natural enamel.

We’ll fill the decayed tooth with the resin and use a special
ultraviolet light to harden it and completely seal off the fragile inner
portion of your tooth. Dr. Coombs or Dr. Ross will check to make sure your
bite is even and make any final adjustments before polishing your teeth.

If your filling falls out or you begin to experience tooth sensitivity or a
severe toothache, be sure to
contact our office
immediately. We offer
emergency dental care
that prioritizes fast and efficient treatment to relieve your pain.